Cosmetic Surgery - What Kind of Cosmetic Procedures Are Men Having?

Cosmetic surgery is a unisex industry these days. Yes, it has and still is dominated by the female populace, but men are seeking surgical improvements in increasing numbers. Their reasons are somewhat similar to women's reasons for aesthetic surgery. Like women, men have started taken stock in their appearance and how they care for themselves. He gets facials, has manicures, has laser treatments and goes under the knife make his body look more masculine, athletic or more feminine. Whatever the reason, men realize that in the boardroom and the locker room, they want to look their best. Here are the most popular procedures men had in 2008 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons:

Rhinoplasty: There is a decided focus on the male face. He wants strong lines that exude power, confidence and sex appeal. Reshaping the nose can drastically change his face. Instead of a weak rounded nose, he can have the nose of a Greek warrior.

Blepharoplasty: Again, the focus on the face in male cosmetic surgery follows the trend of facials and other skin rejuvenation treatments. Just like a woman, a man doesn't want puffy, sagging eyelids. He wants to look alert while brokering business deals or trying to win a date with the new girl down the hall.

Liposuction: Guys are shaping and contouring their bodies with liposuction. Typically, the abdominal area is the main focus. They want their abs to be as visible as possible. They are also having fat removed from the face and neck with liposuction.

Gynecomastia Breast Reduction: This is an embarrassing condition for a man and as a result, the procedure is done in their teens and early adult-hood. The condition is excessive breast growth in a male. Usually, liposuction is all that is necessary to remove the excess tissue. Rarely, a lift may be necessary but the skin of a young man should have enough elasticity to bounce back without a lift.

Hair Transplant: Dating back to caveman days, strong hairy men were considered virile. Whether he's gone bald or would like to have hair in other areas of his body, this procedure can do that.

Popular noninvasive procedures among guys include BOTOX, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing. Women have known this for years, but the male populace have finally realized that they don't have to live up to the label "distinguished gentleman," they can stop and reverse the signs of aging and continue looking youthful instead.

An experienced and board certified plastic surgeon can do wonders for the male self-esteem. While they may seem hard on the exterior, men have just as many doubts and self-confidence issues as women do. They want to look and feel their best so they can go forth into their personal and professional lives with a positive successful attitude.